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Pronunciation: (u-lông', u-long'),
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[key]—prep.1. through, on, beside, over, or parallel to the length or direction of; from one end to the other of: to walk along a highway; to run a border along a shelf.2. during; in the course of: Somewhere along the way I lost my hat.3. in conformity or accordance with: I plan to revise the article along the lines suggested.

—adv.1. by the length; lengthwise; parallel to or in a line with the length or direction: He ran along beside me.2. with a progressive motion; onward: The police ordered the line to move along.3. (of time) some way on: along toward evening.4. in company; in agreement (usually fol. by with): I'll go along with you. He planned the project along with his associates.5. as a companion; with one: She took her brother along.6. from one person or place to another: The order was passed along from the general to the captain and from the captain to a private.7. at or to an advanced place or state: Work on the new ship is quite far along.8. as an accompanying item; on hand: Bring along your umbrella.9. all along, all the time; throughout: I knew all along that it was a lie.10. along of,Chiefly Southern U.S. and Brit. Dial.a. owing to; because of: We weren't invited, along of your rudeness.b. in company with: You come along of me to the store.11. be along,Informal.to arrive at a place; come: They should be along soon.12. get along. See get (def. 33).